The Purple Onion Concept

• The Onion signifies the many layers of our personalities and the realisation that there is always more than we first see.  We are complex and deep. The therapeutic process leads clients to start peeling back their layers for greater self understanding and appreciation of who they are and their innate strengths. 
• The Onion also formulates the basis of a belief system that all of the manifestations of the outer layer of the onion come from the inner core of not feeling good enough and from shame. The work is to peel back the layers to reach the core issue. Through therapy, clients develop a stronger and more positive sense of self worth, calmness and realisation of their place in the world.
• The colour purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. While we need 'calm' to move through the world in a relaxed and anxiety free way we also need 'fierce energy' to propel ourselves forward creating balance. This is highlighted in the work done with clients, finding their inner calm and nurturing their fierce energy to move forward successfully. Find your perfect balance.

Belief itself shifts biology. Using positive psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other uplifting methods to positively change brain chemistry. 

Negative thinking is equally as powerful as positive 'placebo' thinking. We need to find ways to not give our power away and to get negative belief systems out on the table and change behaviour where it's needed.

Where the mind can't find the answers, often the body can. 'Focusing' sessions lead clients into a meditative relaxed state where they can explore the feelings in their body and where they are held. Focusing can lead to interesting and powerful moments of understanding and healing. By tapping into the subconscious and discovering the unknown programming that exists within us we can bring light to it into our consciousness. Being conscious of our predispositions brings acceptance of who we are, the patterns we repeat and how to effectively move forward.